Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 09/23/2025

Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced briefing of the day’s key national and international stories. Topics include President Trump’s anticipated address at the UN General Assembly, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, trial updates in an assassination attempt case, new health warnings on Tylenol, looming government shutdown negotiations, NASA’s new astronaut class, and major sports highlights.

Key Discussions and Insights

1. President Trump at the United Nations

• [00:02]–[01:01]

  • President Trump is set to address the UN General Assembly, expected to present a “straightforward and constructive vision for the world.”
    • Quote (Caroline Levitt, White House Press Secretary, 00:07): “He will articulate his straightforward and constructive vision for the world.”
  • A central issue is the increasing number of UN member states recognizing Palestine; recent recognitions by Britain, Australia, Canada, Portugal, and France.
  • The U.S. administration opposes these moves, maintaining support for Israel, which remains engaged in conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
    • Fox has learned Hamas sent a letter proposing a 60-day pause in fighting for half the hostages.
    • Quote (Secretary of State Marco Rubio, 00:49): “We haven’t seen the letter. We don’t have that letter. And even if we did, it wouldn’t matter. The president has already made clear he's not interested in 60 days, 10 people. He wants all the hostages out, all 48, including the 20 who are alive.”

• Trump will also meet with Arab leaders to seek solutions for ending the Gaza conflict.

2. Tylenol Health Warning for Pregnant Women

• [01:01]–[01:25]
  • President Trump urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol (acetaminophen), highlighting concerns over a potential link to autism.
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces an upcoming FDA advisory and new safety label considerations.
    • Quote (Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 01:16): “A physician’s notice about the risk of acetaminophen during pregnancy and begin the process to initiate a safety label change.”
  • Tylenol's maker, Kenvue, refutes these claims, insisting science does not support a connection between acetaminophen and autism.

3. Trial in the Trump Assassination Attempt

• [01:25]–[01:47]
  • Closing arguments begin in the case against Ryan Ruth, charged in the second attempt on President Trump’s life last year.
  • Ruth represented himself, calling three witnesses on the previous day before resting his defense.
  • Dana Marie McNichol reports from outside federal court in Fort Pierce, Florida.

4. Media and Entertainment

• [01:47]–[02:00]
  • ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel’s show less than a week after he was suspended for comments on Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin.

5. Looming Government Shutdown

• [02:31]–[03:15]
  • Congress faces a tight deadline to prevent a government shutdown as the current fiscal year ends.
  • The House passed an extension through November 21st, but Democrats object to Medicaid cuts and funding eliminations for public broadcasters and foreign aid.
    • Quote (Caroline Levitt, 02:52): “What this White House wants and what Republicans want, we want a clean funding extension to keep the government open. That's all we're advocating for.”
  • Senior Democrats are seeking a direct meeting with President Trump; as yet, none is scheduled.

6. NASA’s New Astronaut Class

• [03:15]–[03:54]
  • NASA selects 10 new astronauts (6 women, 4 men) from over 8,000 applicants.
  • This group will begin two years of rigorous training for upcoming missions to the Moon and Mars.
  • Their backgrounds include military pilots, a geologist, and a former SpaceX launch director.
    • Quote (Brooke Taylor, 03:19): “This is a highly, highly competitive process... Their backgrounds are diverse. It includes former military pilots, a geologist and a former Spirit SpaceX launch director.”

7. Markets and Sports Headlines

• [03:54]–[04:28]
  • Wall Street: Stock futures are mixed following record highs for the Dow and Nasdaq.
  • NFL: Detroit Lions defeat the Baltimore Ravens (38–30), moving to 2–1 for the season.
    • Quote (Coach Dan Campbell, 04:06): "We did exactly what we said we needed to do. We were able to corral Lamar. We didn't let Henry get going and Zay Flowers, you know, we came away with takeaways and big stops."
  • MLB: San Diego Padres clinch a playoff spot by beating the Milwaukee Brewers.

Notable Quotes

• Caroline Levitt (WH Press Secretary), [00:07]: “He will articulate his straightforward and constructive vision for the world.”
• Marco Rubio (Secretary of State), [00:49]: “We haven’t seen the letter. ... The president has already made clear he's not interested in 60 days, 10 people. He wants all the hostages out, all 48, including the 20 who are alive.”
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (HHS Secretary), [01:16]: “A physician’s notice about the risk of acetaminophen during pregnancy and begin the process to initiate a safety label change.”
• Caroline Levitt (WH Press Secretary), [02:52]: “We want a clean funding extension to keep the government open.”
• Brooke Taylor (FOX, on NASA), [03:19]: “This is a highly, highly competitive process...”
• Dan Campbell (Detroit Lions Coach), [04:06]: "We did exactly what we said we needed to do... we came away with takeaways and big stops."

Conclusion

The 8AM Fox News Hourly Update efficiently covers pressing topics shaping U.S. and world affairs—from high-stakes diplomacy and congressional battles to regulatory health warnings and inspiring achievements in space exploration. Each story is packed with direct statements from key figures, offering listeners swift but detailed insights into the events driving this news cycle.